Olean Times Herald

'“I talked a lot about how nice it would be to have both of them in because we have not had both of them in for quite some time … that competitive guy, that experienced guy that knows how to play the game hard and direct,” Granato said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “So that’s unfortunate, because as a tandem, they’re good, they’re great, they’re even better. … [Read more...] about Injured Kyle Okposo sidelined week to week; Don Granato returns to Sabres

'Comrie, 28, last played in the AHL one year ago, when he started three games for the Amerks during a conditioning assignment.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Eric Comrie clears waivers, sent to Amerks by Sabres

'Comrie, who signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract as a free agent in 2022, played so well during the preseason the Sabres kept three goalies on their roster again. They began carrying an extra netminder almost a year ago, when Comrie returned from an injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Eric Comrie to create roster spot

'They’re wildly inconsistent, regularly get outworked, often fall behind early in games and have trouble scoring and preventing goals. Nearly every player is having a down year. Even after eking out a win Saturday afternoon, the Sabres have endured a rough month, compiling a 5-8-2 record since Nov. 30.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams expresses faith in Don Granato; Seth Appert subs for ill coach in OT win

'With the Sabres in win-now mode, Comrie, 28, has been dropped to a distant third on the depth chart. He hasn’t played in the last 10 games entering Saturday afternoon’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. He last dressed for a game Dec. 16.' … [Read more...] about With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future

'Right now, the Sabres have a full 23-man roster. If they want to activate winger Zemgus Girgensons from injured reserve before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center, they must make another move.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL

'Jost, 25, fit in nicely on and off the ice last season after the Sabres plucked him off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, and he earned a new one-year contract. But like many of his teammates, he has struggled this season, occasionally getting scratched. Now, with the Sabres trying to create roster space, he has lost his spot in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres create roster space by waiving Tyson Jost, making another move

'Chew on these ghastly, NHL-worst numbers: the Sabres have allowed a whopping 48 first-period goals and possess a minus-22 goal differential in the opening 20 minutes this season.' … [Read more...] about Special teams doom Sabres in loss to Bruins: ‘Achilles’ heel for us tonight’

'“I felt like they thought that was the best decision for the team and for myself, getting games down here rather than keep me up there,” Bryson said. “And I felt like they weren’t going to put me in anyways because I had been out for so long. I felt like that was the move they had to make and it’s good for, I feel like, my career. It’s nice to play and get minutes and get my … [Read more...] about After getting waived by Sabres, Jacob Bryson seizes chance with Amerks

'Benson will watch the tournament featuring hockey’s best teenage talent, which started Tuesday, knowing he could’ve represented Team Canada. His country inquired about his services, but the Sabres decided Buffalo would be the best place for him.' … [Read more...] about No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo

'The slick forward wanted to represented his country so badly that he asked the Sabres for permission to leave the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors

'Very quietly, Okposo, 35, has transformed into one of the Sabres’ top offensive threats again in the last month, scoring a team-high eight goals in 15 outings. He has compiled two goals and six points in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo enjoying offensive resurgence, among NHL’s hottest scorers

'“We wanted to do more than just say we have his back, we wanted to go out there and prove it, and I think we did a pretty good job of that tonight,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said following Thursday’s 9-3 shellacking of the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase emphatic response, annihilate Maple Leafs: ‘We took last game really personally’

'“I figured I could … not just play but make plays and thrive and be confident, too,” Johnson said of what has allowed him to stay in the big leagues. “So I think that’s definitely something I’m thankful that I’ve experienced, to be able to be given the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson exceeding expectations, sticking in Buffalo

'“If I compare … seeing a game from last season and a game from this season, it’s the pace,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “The pace is the difference. … We compete better when we play with pace. We’re more aggressive defensively when we play with pace and we attack better on offense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy